Meera's Menopause Podcast is a podcast for women who want to learn about health, menopause and nutrition. We explore topics related to the journey of peri-menopause, menopause, post-menopause and beyond, and our aim is to provide knowledge as well as practical tips and advice on how you can improve your health and wellbeing.
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Menopause myths, marketing red flags, and making informed choices with Alice Smellie
In this episode of Meera’s Menopause Podcast, I’m joined by journalist and author Alice Smellie to talk about the confusion, marketing noise, and misinformation that so often surrounds menopause. From spotting red flags in wellness products to navigating the pressure to “go natural,” we explore how women can cut through the noise and get the support they need.
If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or supporting someone who is, Meera shares evidence-based guidance and real life strategies to help you feel empowered, educated, and in control of your health.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
How to spot misleading advice and marketing
The risks of wellness trends that aren’t rooted in evidence
What to consider when weighing natural vs medical options
Why so many women still feel dismissed—and what to do about it
How Alice’s own experience shaped the way she writes about menopause
Got questions or a topic you'd like Meera to cover? Reach out and join the conversation!
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Guest: Alice Smellie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alice_smellie/ (https://www.instagram.com/alice_smellie/?hl=en)
Book: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Menopause-Is-Hot/Mariella-Frostrup/9781668068977 (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Menopause-Is-Hot/Mariella-Frostrup/9781668068977)
8 Sept 2025
Vaginal health, painful sex, and reconnecting after menopause with Angela Wright
In this episode of Meera’s Menopause Podcast, we talk openly about vaginal health, painful sex, and how emotional and physical intimacy can shift during menopause. Hormonal changes affect more than your body—they also impact your nervous system, your arousal response, and your connection to your partner.
If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or supporting someone who is, Meera shares evidence-based guidance and real life strategies to help you feel empowered, educated, and in control of your health.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
What causes painful sex in menopause and why it’s so common
How hormonal shifts impact arousal both physically and neurologically
What vaginal oestrogen is, how it works, and why it’s safe for most women
How to start honest conversations about intimacy, without shame or pressure
Got questions or a topic you'd like Meera to cover? Reach out and join the conversation!
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Guest: Angela Wright
@spicedpeardrwright
@the_holisticsexologist
https://spicedpearhealth.co.uk/
1 Sept 2025
Hormone sensitivity: why symptoms aren’t always about low hormones
In this episode of Meera’s Menopause Podcast, we explore the role of hormone sensitivity during menopause with Paula Rastrick, women's health practitioner and founder of The Brain Body Method. Together, we break down how your body’s response to hormones—not just your hormone levels—can shape the intensity of your symptoms.
If you’re navigating perimenopause, menopause, or supporting someone who is, Meera shares evidence-based guidance and real life strategies to help you feel empowered, educated, and in control of your health.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
What hormone sensitivity is and why it matters
How stress, movement, and diet affect your hormonal response
Why some women feel worse than others, even with similar test results
How to support your body to feel more balanced and resilient
How reframing menopause as change—not decline—can help
Got questions or a topic you'd like Meera to cover? Reach out and join the conversation!
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Website: https://www.meerabhogal.com (https://www.meerabhogal.com/)
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Guest: Paula Rastrick
Website: https://thebrainbodymethod.com (https://thebrainbodymethod.com/)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrspaularastrick/ (https://www.instagram.com/mrspaularastrick/)
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